K 400/5.6 on ebay - No bids yet @ $150

K 400/5.6 on ebay - No bids yet @ $150 · 01:30 PM

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K 400/5.6 (Ex) on ebay

Would've much rather had this than the 3rd party ones that I picked up.

**monochrome** · 09-02-2015, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

A fewmonths back, I decided at the last minute not to BIN on a DA 560 listed at precision. Of course the re-listed auciton ended up getting several bids quite a bit higher than the original finishing price!

He goes long!*

* but he dropped the ball by $0.50 on the 80mm metal slip on lens cap listed separately.

Last edited by monochrome; 09-03-2015 at 10:59 AM.

Tom S. · 09-03-2015, 04:50 AM - **1 Like**

Still ended up going for a song - $165.50. Hard to believe.

**monochrome** · 09-03-2015, 07:29 AM

I'm speechless.

**gofour3** · 09-03-2015, 08:02 AM

Yeah the lens is worth more than that!

The K400 does have a manual diaphragm, which the M & A versions don't. That and no hard case and no international shipping may have been a factor in selling the lens at such a low price.

Phil.

**monochrome** · 09-03-2015, 11:07 AM

I'll no doubt eventually spend the 'savings' on a gimbal head. Thankfully I can get a 77mm snap on lens cap (assuming the filter threads will accept the spring-fingers) and I already have filters.

I'm actually salivating to try this with my Q/Q7.

**gofour3** · 09-03-2015, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I'll no doubt eventually spend the 'savings' on a gimbal head. Thankfully I can get a 77mm snap on lens cap (assuming the filter threads will accept the spring-fingers) and I already have filters.

I'm actually salivating to try this with my Q/Q7.

Oh I did not realize you bought the K400 Paul, nice pickup!

You have to use the metal slip-on lens cap, as the hood will block you using a clip-on cap. Mine did not come with a lens case either and I managed to find one on eBay.

Nice lens you should have fun with it.

Phil.

kentster · 09-03-2015, 11:48 AM

i tried to win it...it went up the 165 mark.

Tom S. · 09-03-2015, 12:00 PM

I've also noticed a lot of lenses either aren't selling here or are going for bargain rates. I'm not sure why, but I'll speculate on a few things. First is the economy. Yes, it's only been a week since the big market place dump, but the market has been on a roller coaster all year with uncertainty in China and Greece and consumers have tightened up on discretionary spending. Second is people saving up money for the anticipated full frame or possibly the rumored K3 replacement next spring. Last, we've seen a lot of users switch to other brands in the past year, which has driven down demand. Even Pentax/Ricoh has offered some killer deals.

Still, $165.50 for this lens has got to be the bargain of month, if not the year.

**gofour3** · 09-03-2015, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

Still, $165.50 for this lens has got to be the bargain of month, if not the year

Yep I paid around $550.00USD for mine back in 2009.

Phil.

**monochrome** · 09-03-2015, 12:24 PM

All I have to say is these legacy lens / legacy body prices have blown my K-ff budget out to 2017. And it doesn' bother me at all.

Tom S. · 09-03-2015, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Yep I paid around $550.00USD for mine back in 2009.

Phil.

And that was a good price then!

**mattb123** · 09-03-2015, 01:29 PM

I think I sold mine for $250 a couple of years ago and felt like that was low!

**monochrome** · 09-03-2015, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Oh I did not realize you bought the K400 Paul, nice pickup!

Oops! I suppose 'He Goes Long' was overly subtle as a play on words.

I remember when $165 was fair for a K50/1.4. I gladly paid $350 for a K35/3.5 when I had the opportunity in 1999 because they simply weren't available to buy. Now you can't sell one.

bladerunner6 · 09-03-2015, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

I've also noticed a lot of lenses either aren't selling here or are going for bargain rates. I'm not sure why, but I'll speculate on a few things. First is the economy. Yes, it's only been a week since the big market place dump, but the market has been on a roller coaster all year with uncertainty in China and Greece and consumers have tightened up on discretionary spending. Second is people saving up money for the anticipated full frame or possibly the rumored K3 replacement next spring. Last, we've seen a lot of users switch to other brands in the past year, which has driven down demand. Even Pentax/Ricoh has offered some killer deals.

Still, $165.50 for this lens has got to be the bargain of month, if not the year.

I think a lot of it has to also do with the fact that there is so much surplus film camera gear out there that people perceive it as cheap stuff.

**monochrome** · 09-03-2015, 06:46 PM

It's only a bad market if you're a seller.

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09-03-2015, 02:25 PM	#28
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gofour3 Oh I did not realize you bought the K400 Paul, nice pickup! Oops! I suppose 'He Goes Long' was overly subtle as a play on words. I remember when $165 was fair for a K50/1.4. I gladly paid $350 for a K35/3.5 when I had the opportunity in 1999 because they simply weren't available to buy. Now you can't sell one. Last edited by monochrome; 09-03-2015 at 06:02 PM.

09-03-2015, 06:24 PM	#29
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by Tom S. I've also noticed a lot of lenses either aren't selling here or are going for bargain rates. I'm not sure why, but I'll speculate on a few things. First is the economy. Yes, it's only been a week since the big market place dump, but the market has been on a roller coaster all year with uncertainty in China and Greece and consumers have tightened up on discretionary spending. Second is people saving up money for the anticipated full frame or possibly the rumored K3 replacement next spring. Last, we've seen a lot of users switch to other brands in the past year, which has driven down demand. Even Pentax/Ricoh has offered some killer deals. Still, $165.50 for this lens has got to be the bargain of month, if not the year. I think a lot of it has to also do with the fact that there is so much surplus film camera gear out there that people perceive it as cheap stuff. Last edited by bladerunner6; 09-03-2015 at 06:24 PM. Reason: Left out a word

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09-02-2015, 04:14 PM	#16
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dcshooter A fewmonths back, I decided at the last minute not to BIN on a DA 560 listed at precision. Of course the re-listed auciton ended up getting several bids quite a bit higher than the original finishing price! He goes long!* * but he dropped the ball by $0.50 on the 80mm metal slip on lens cap listed separately. Last edited by monochrome; 09-03-2015 at 10:59 AM.

09-03-2015, 04:50 AM - 1 Like	#17
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Still ended up going for a song - $165.50. Hard to believe.

09-03-2015, 07:29 AM	#18
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I'm speechless.

09-03-2015, 08:02 AM	#19
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Yeah the lens is worth more than that! The K400 does have a manual diaphragm, which the M & A versions don't. That and no hard case and no international shipping may have been a factor in selling the lens at such a low price. Phil.

09-03-2015, 11:07 AM	#20
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I'll no doubt eventually spend the 'savings' on a gimbal head. Thankfully I can get a 77mm snap on lens cap (assuming the filter threads will accept the spring-fingers) and I already have filters. I'm actually salivating to try this with my Q/Q7.

09-03-2015, 11:35 AM	#21
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by monochrome I'll no doubt eventually spend the 'savings' on a gimbal head. Thankfully I can get a 77mm snap on lens cap (assuming the filter threads will accept the spring-fingers) and I already have filters. I'm actually salivating to try this with my Q/Q7. Oh I did not realize you bought the K400 Paul, nice pickup! You have to use the metal slip-on lens cap, as the hood will block you using a clip-on cap. Mine did not come with a lens case either and I managed to find one on eBay. Nice lens you should have fun with it. Phil.

09-03-2015, 11:48 AM	#22
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287	i tried to win it...it went up the 165 mark.

09-03-2015, 12:00 PM	#23
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	I've also noticed a lot of lenses either aren't selling here or are going for bargain rates. I'm not sure why, but I'll speculate on a few things. First is the economy. Yes, it's only been a week since the big market place dump, but the market has been on a roller coaster all year with uncertainty in China and Greece and consumers have tightened up on discretionary spending. Second is people saving up money for the anticipated full frame or possibly the rumored K3 replacement next spring. Last, we've seen a lot of users switch to other brands in the past year, which has driven down demand. Even Pentax/Ricoh has offered some killer deals. Still, $165.50 for this lens has got to be the bargain of month, if not the year.

09-03-2015, 12:12 PM	#24
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by Tom S. Still, $165.50 for this lens has got to be the bargain of month, if not the year Yep I paid around $550.00USD for mine back in 2009. Phil.

09-03-2015, 12:24 PM	#25
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	All I have to say is these legacy lens / legacy body prices have blown my K-ff budget out to 2017. And it doesn' bother me at all.

09-03-2015, 01:24 PM	#26
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by gofour3 Yep I paid around $550.00USD for mine back in 2009. Phil. And that was a good price then!

09-03-2015, 01:29 PM	#27
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I think I sold mine for $250 a couple of years ago and felt like that was low!

09-03-2015, 06:46 PM	#30
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	It's only a bad market if you're a seller.